Nearpod!
Share your lesson with every student!
What is Nearpod?
Nearpod is a free app you can download to your iPad. Once the app is downloaded, the teacher can begin creating his or her presentations. If you'd prefer, you can import your existing PowerPoints, etc.
The teacher shares a unique Pin (sign in code) with the class. This gives the user(s) access to the specific presentation/lecture/lesson. Now, all devices are synced! The teacher 'drives' the lesson by advancing slides while the student has the freedom to interact with the content on each slide as it's displayed. I love that I can put the content directly into the hands of each of my students - no matter the seating location within the classroom.
Teachers can host assessments in real time using the same process. As students begin to answer in a safe, private manner, the results are automatically displayed to the teacher's device. The teacher has the option to share individual results with specific students or whole class results (with names removed) so that deeper discussion can occur among the group.
Before You Start
To create an account or log in as a teacher you need to download the Nearpod app on an iPad or access on a Mac by visiting www.nearpod.com.
Feel free to create your own presentation OR download one of the free ones that are already created for you.
Nearpod Allows Teachers To:
1. Create Content:
Teachers log in to www.nearpod.com to create multimedia presentations with interactive features such as
quizzes, videos, polls, drawing tools, and more.
They can also download featured Ready-to-Use Lessons from certified publishers and fellow educators.
2. Engage:
In the classroom, teachers log in to the Nearpod iPad app to share content with their students and manage the flow of the lecture. Students use the Nearpod app on their iOS devices or Macs to receive curricular content, participate in activities and submit responses.
3. Assess:
Teachers can see students’ answers in real time on the Nearpod app. Additionally, teachers can log in to www.nearpod.com to access post-session data and obtain detailed activity reports.